Cupcake 5k Information

Overview
The Cupcake 5k is a fun run that supports the work of Urban Connections on the Near East Side of Columbus. Held at Scioto Audubon Metro Park in the beautiful scenery, this fun run includes part of the Scioto Greenway Trail, and views of downtown. This is not a timed run, though we will have a clock at the finish line. Most of the trail is paved, with a short distance on compacted gravel. Families and groups are welcome. Enjoy a beautiful setting, support a good cause, and walk away with a delicious cupcake! Participants will have the opportunity to earn an extra cupcake by doing part of the park’s obstacle course on their run, too! 

Registration
Register & Pay online: $40/adult;  $15/youth (12 & under)

Packet Pickup
1. Friday, the day before, by appointment only at the Urban Connections House. Call or email Cathy at cathy@urban-connections.org or 614-378-4403 to set up early swag pickup. 
2. Saturday at Scioto Audubon Park:  8-8:30am – get your bib and swag pre-race, and your cupcake after you cross the finish line!

Swag
This year we are skipping the t-shirts! Instead a cozy Urban Connections blanket will be given to adult registrants who register before Sept 15, 2024.

In-Person Details:

Event Schedule:
8 – 8:30am: Packet Pickup & Pre-Race Registration
8:40 – 9am: Warm up and start moving to the starting line
9 – 10:15am: Have fun and Run, Walk, or Dance your 5k! 
10:15 – 10:30am: Congratulations & Awards
Route: This 5k follows trails at Scioto-Audubon Park, mostly paved, with a small loop of compacted gravel around the obstacle course. There will be 1 water station, with cups and bottles of water, in a location that you pass twice.
Parking: Follow signs to the Climbing Wall, where three parking lots are available near the rock climbing wall and water tower.